Communications Manager (part-time)
University of Southampton
Base Pay Range
Part‑time (28 hours per week) Fixed Term for 24 months
Closing Date: Monday 10 November 2025
Interview Date: Thursday 20 November 2025 (in‑person)
Reference: 3184425AD‑R
About the role
This is an exciting opportunity to join the Office of Development and Alumni Relations team at the University of Southampton, creating and delivering a range of strategic communications for our alumni and supporter community.
You’ll be responsible for planning and delivering a whole plethora of communication tools to support our fundraising and engagement, with a particular focus on our upcoming Campaign for Southampton. Due to launch in 2027, this will be our biggest fundraising campaign ever, with a target of £100m. One of our key fundraising focuses will be the Institute for Medical Innovation; we will raise £50m to build this groundbreaking facility, which will address the world’s most pressing healthcare challenges through interdisciplinary research. You have the chance to make a real difference.
Responsibilities
* Develop compelling propositions
* Deliver communications to support major‑gift prospect fundraising events, from creating invitations and shaping themes, through to developing event materials and briefing speakers
* Create and edit a wide range of communications pieces for our major‑gift prospect audience, from written case studies through to web content and video
* Manage the development and execution of new creative assets for the Campaign for Southampton
* Sourcing new stories and gathering information through interviews and desk research
* Support the team where needed on both fundraising and alumni engagement communications
About you
First and foremost, you’ll have a strong understanding of communications and marketing. You’ll have a number of years of marketing communications experience, ideally gained in a charity, education or agency environment. We are looking for someone who can hit the ground running and has the expertise and experience to take ownership of projects.
You’ll thrive in a busy environment, have robust project management and organisation skills, and be adept at collaborating with a wide range of different stakeholders.
You’ll be a strong copywriter with a passion for language and the ability to write different types of copy.
To be considered, the successful candidate must be able to commence this role no later than 19th January 2026.
Employment details
Part‑time, four days a week (considering 3.5 days). Fixed‑term contract for 24 months. Hybrid working – minimum two days per week in the office, additional days as desired. The successful applicant should be available to work on campus as and when required.
Contact
For an informal chat about this role, please contact Beth Brown, Head of A&S Communications and Marketing, at B.K.Brown@soton.ac.uk.
Apply by 11.59 pm GMT on the closing date. For assistance, contact Recruitment on +44(0)2380 592750 or recruitment@soton.ac.uk, quoting the job number.
Equal opportunities
We are committed to equality, diversity and inclusion and welcome applicants who support our mission of inclusivity.
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